| Family: |
Nandidae (Asian leaffishes) |
| Max. size: |
20 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 6 - 8, |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Pakistan to Thailand. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults occur frequently in ditches and inundated fields. Common in summer months when it is collected from dried-up beds of tanks, beels, bheries and others. Found most commonly in standing or sluggish waters of lakes, reservoirs or canals (Ref. 12693). Feed on aquatic insects and fishes (Ref. 12693). A high-prized fish and sold fresh. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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